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    Looking for video converter (freeware)?

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by t3rom, May 13, 2009.

  1. t3rom

    t3rom Notebook Consultant

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    I'm looking for a video converter that can convert .flv format to .avi or mpeg. Can someone please suggest a freeware for mac?

    Thanks in advance!
     
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    Joel coffeecoffeecoffeecoffee

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    t3rom Notebook Consultant

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    Sorry but it doesn't work for me :(
     
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    If the files aren't too huge, there are a number of online places that do this. You upload the source file and set some parameters, and they give you a download link or email you the conversion.

    http://www.media-convert.com/
    http://www.zamzar.com/

    etc.
     
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  6. Budding

    Budding Notebook Virtuoso

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    If it's a video from youtube, there are a number of online converters which will convert and download the vide for you. A popular one is: http://vixy.net/
     
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    how about converting avi files for my ipod?

    can't find a decent one (handbrake doesn't work)

    tried videomonkey - didn't work either
     
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    Handbrake can convert .avi contained files to a format that is compatible for iPod...
     
    Budding, May 13, 2009
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